Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber.
Temporarily install the mounting rubber to the steering gear so that the mounting rubber are in the positions shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- If the mounting rubber is placed in the wrong position or assembled in the wrong direction, an installation malfunction will result when the vehicle is loaded. When assembling the mounting rubber, verify the position and directions.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Mounting Rubber With Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing using the SSTs and a press.
Substitution SST
- 49 B032 317
  Outer diameter: 17.5-23 mm {0.7-0.9 in}
  
  Length: 35 mm {1.4 in} or more
- 49 T028 301
  Outer diameter: 39-40 mm {1.54-1.57 in}
  
  Inner diameter: 36-38 mm {1.42-1.49 in}
  
  Length: 35 mm {1.4 in} or more
Fig 2: Pressing Mounting Rubber
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the other side. At this time, the mounting rubber end and steel pipe are aligned.

Fig 3: Aligning Mounting Rubber End And Steel Pipe
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.